From the Tibet Bereau in Geneva
We welcome the statement of Premier Wen Jiabao expressing PRC leadership's willingness to continue contacts and consultations with the Envoys of His Holiness the Dalai Lama during a press conference on 13 March 2009. His Holiness the Dalai Lama is always ready to engage with the Chinese leadership to find a mutually acceptable solution to the problems of the Tibetan people.
What His Holiness is seeking for the Tibetan people has already been presented to the PRC government in writing as a Memorandum on Genuine Autonomy for the Tibetan People by the Envoys of His Holiness the Dalai Lama on 31 October 2008 during the eighth round of talks. The Memorandum clearly outlines the aspirations of the Tibetan people strictly within the constitutional principles of the People's Republic of China. Premier Wen Jiabao appears to be trying to avoid acknowledging this document by referring to some past statements of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
On many occasions, His Holiness the Dalai Lama has reiterated that he is not seeking separation from the People's Republic of China. The Chinese Premier's allegations of His Holiness the Dalai Lama seeking separation is far from the truth. The international community is well aware of this fact and it does not need further clarification.
We hope that Beijing will demonstrate its sincerity in resolving the Tibetan problem.
Samdhong Rinpoche
KALON TRIPA
Dated: 14 March 2009
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